LA County Dept. of Parks & Recreation’s Summer ESTEAM Campers Thanking No Kid Hungry for a grant that went to feed kids and support Altadena restaurants.
Today marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles wildfires – a devastating event that impacted kids and families in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
The emergency forced countless residents to evacuate, upending their lives, and cutting off access to essential services, including school meals for children. The immediate aftermath left many families struggling with food insecurity, housing instability, and the daunting process of recovery.
One year later, our hearts are still with the kids and families who experienced incredible loss and our commitment to ensure no child goes hungry is unwavering.
The No Kid Hungry Los Angeles Wildfire Response Fund was created to meet the critical need for immediate and sustained community support for families, ensuring no kid misses a meal as they recover and rebuild their lives. To date, No Kid Hungry provided over $400,000 in grant funds to 10 community organizations and county agencies to support immediate food assistance for families, to increase organizational capacity to stores and food distribution, and to support staff and volunteers.
“Our work at Share Our Strength is about understanding the barriers that are preventing kids from getting access to the food that they need and deserve. And, recognizing that we could play a role in partnership with organizations like AltaMed and helping to remove some of those barriers at a time that the community really needs it. One of the things that struck me the most is really the power of the Pasadena and the Altadena community. Neighbors taking care of neighbors, and people stepping up and putting their neighbors first and doing whatever was needed.” – Anne Filipic, Chief Executive Officer of Share Our Strength
“For families who lost their homes, income, and sense of stability, recovery is only the beginning. We are humbled to support frontline partners and are focused on continuity and care for our neighbors and partners on the ground.” – Kathy Saile, California director of No Kid Hungry
Thank you to the firefighters and first responders who helped save lives and to our Los Angeles community for your strength and resilience.
Last update: January 7, 2026
